Home Based Crisis Intervention Specialist (21680)

REMOTEPosted 30+ days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from Northern Rivers Family of Services

• Job overview

  The Home Based Crisis Intervention Specialist provides short-term, intensive in-home crisis intervention services to youth and families, supporting behavior management and crisis de-escalation to produce meaningful outcomes.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The specialist responds to families in crisis with flexible scheduling, promotes safety, assesses family strengths and needs, teaches skills, advocates for services, collaborates with community resources, maintains provider relationships, fulfills reporting requirements, and participates in quality improvement.

• Compensation and benefits

  The position offers a health care package including medical, dental, and vision, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, holiday pay, 401(k) plan, life insurance, loan repayment assistance, and free training/CEU opportunities.

• Experience and skills

  Candidates need a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with relevant community-based health or case management experience; licensure such as LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or LCAT is preferred, along with experience in the Homebuilder crisis intervention model and a valid NYS driver's license.

• Career development

  The job provides free training and CEU opportunities, supporting professional growth and skill development in crisis intervention and community-based services.

• Work environment and culture

  Northern Rivers values diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture where all staff can do meaningful work and contribute uniquely to the community.

• Company information

  Northern Rivers Family of Services empowers children, adults, and families to improve their lives and build stronger communities, emphasizing diversity and equal opportunity employment.

• Team overview

  The specialist reports to the HBCI Team Lead and works within a team providing in-home crisis intervention services, attending weekly and larger team meetings.

• Job location and travel

  The role is hybrid, involving in-home client visits, remote work for administrative tasks, and onsite attendance for team meetings, with work-related travel reimbursed.

• Unique job features

  The role offers a unique opportunity to deliver intensive, short-term crisis intervention in home settings with flexible scheduling and on-call crisis support.

Company overview

Northern Rivers Family of Services is a leading human services organization based in New York, providing a wide range of support services including mental health counseling, foster care, special education, and community-based programs. They generate revenue through government contracts, grants, and private donations. Formed in 2012 through the merger of Parsons Child & Family Center and Northeast Parent & Child Society, the organization has a rich history of over 190 years of combined experience in serving vulnerable populations.

How to land this job

• Tailor your resume to emphasize your experience in crisis intervention, especially in home-based environments, and highlight your ability to conduct comprehensive family assessments and develop tailored intervention plans.

• Showcase skills in behavior management techniques, crisis de-escalation, and your ability to support families and youth in crisis with flexible scheduling and in-home services.

• Apply through multiple channels including Northern Rivers Family of Services' corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility.

• Connect with professionals in the Home Based Crisis Intervention division at Northern Rivers on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like asking about their experience with the Homebuilder model or expressing interest in their community impact initiatives.

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